As a state senator privileged to represent Staten Island, I voted to extend the age-cap on judges. I did so because no professional — whether you work at a small business, in an office or in a courtroom — should be subject to age discrimination.

With the constitutional amendment to lift the age-cap before voters in this November’s General Election, New Yorkers have an opportunity to make sure that able-bodied, competent judges are able to continue serving our state, past an arbitrarily set age limit established in 1869.

Staten Islanders — and all New Yorkers — are living longer lives and forcing them to retire at the same age as they did 140 years ago makes no sense.

In order to be certified past age 70, the constitutional amendment will require that judges pass a rigorous physical and mental examination. If judges are deemed physically and mentally fit to serve, why shouldn’t they be able to?

Moreover, the legal professionals who work with these judges know that they are competent and fit to serve. It’s why groups like the New York City Bar Association are supporting Proposition 6.

I urge all voters to join me in supporting this constitutional amendment and voting “Yes” on Proposition 6! [Sen. Savino represents the 23rd District, comprising northeast Staten Island and southwestern Brooklyn, in the New York State Senate.]